In this second part of a study which examined the general characteristics of
the talk of language unit teachers and the effect it had on that of their pupils,
the similarities and differences found amongst the teachers are discussed and
illustrated by examples of teacher-child interaction. The possible implications
for teacher practice are considered.
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